Volunteers have stepped forward to become World Beyond War country coordinators in over a dozen countries, and a group of activists in Vermont has proposed forming a World Beyond War chapter. So we’ve put together a short guide to creating your own chapter/group/club wherever you are (country/province/state/city/legislative district):

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Dear Folks ,
I am currently on the planning committee of “From Hiroshima to Hope ” in Seattle, Wa. Our event is a one day gathering at a Seattle park commemorating the victims of the atomic bombs and all victims of war,violence,and aggression . As our event is only for one day I , personally would like to become more active in the peace movement. I have seen David Swanson speak and have read ” War is a Lie” 3 times now . I really admire what WBW is doing and would like to consider starting a chapter in Seattle . Could you please put me in touch with someone who has started a chapter so I can understand what is involved ?
Thank you so much !
Sincerely, Chris Allegri

Hi to both of you.
We have a fulltime organizer starting January 16 who will be able to work with you. Until then you’re stuck with me. We have a guide to forming a World Beyond War chapter just above on this page.
We’re just starting this, so any suggestions for changes to that guide would be much appreciated.
A World Beyond War chapter can be a newly formed organization or an existing one that maintains its existing name and other affiliations.
No dues need be paid.
We’re considering the idea of putting together a package of scarves, buttons, flyers, books, DVDs, and sign-up sheets that chapters could purchase at a discount. If we do, would you be interested in that idea?
We look forward to working with you!
We do not yet have examples of chapters formed but I’ve just replied to emails from 7 that want to start, so there may be a list on this website soon.
— David Swanson

We’re just beginning to form chapters and have heard from many but the chapters are not yet up and running. Yours can be among the first.
We have a fulltime organizer starting January 16 who will be able to work with you. Until then you’re stuck with me.
We’re just starting this, so any suggestions for changes to this guide would be much appreciated.
A World Beyond War chapter can be a newly formed organization or an existing one that maintains its existing name and other affiliations.
No dues need be paid.
We’re considering the idea of putting together a package of banners, scarves, buttons, flyers, books, DVDs, and sign-up sheets that chapters could purchase at a discount. If we do, would you be interested in that idea?
We can forward emails from chapter organizers to everyone on our email list in the area.
We look forward to working with you!
David